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VIANO 32" FULL HD LED TV with PVR $198 Delivered+ Other Deals @ DSE

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VIANO 32" FULL HD LED TV with PVR $198 Delivered+ Other Deals @ DSE
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[Deactivated] on 02/02/2013 - 08:20 dicksmith.com.au (3152 clicks)

VIANO 32" FULL HD LED TV with PVR $198 Delivered+ Other Deals @ DSE
The VIANO 32" FHD LED TV comes packed with all the features you'll need. With a built-in DVB Tuner, screen resolution of 1920 x 1080, 3 x HDMI ports and friendly OSD menu - it's the perfect TV.

Please note that other deals below are not free shipping (except TV) but i would suggest you wait till tomorrow to get free delivery on these items ( they changed to free delivery in second day of the deal in the past weekends sale).

Kindle WiFi 6" e-ink Black $99 (save $20)
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SURGE INTERCEPTOR 8-Way Surge Board $19 ( AGAIN! another week but the same deal . very good chance for $10 in the near future hahaha)
http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M78101/surge-interceptor-8-w…

BELKIN Kindle Folio $9.95 (1/2 price)
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Toshiba C850D/01S Notebook $399
http://dicksmith.com.au/product/XC8633/toshiba-c850d-01s-not…

Dick Smith 8GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 $7.96
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Standard HDMI Cable 1.5 metre Nickel Series - DSE Brand $3.98
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  • Mikinoz on 02/02/2013 - 08:24

    Other deals? oh i see i was to quick

  • digitalaxon on 02/02/2013 - 08:34
    +10

    I bought this tv at this price when it was on special recently… Was not expecting much and when I saw the box with 'Grade A Panel' written on it I thought right, yeah sure….

    To my amazement, not a single defective pixel, very little light bleed, very good contrast and very good image quality…

    What it doesn't have:

    24P support
    Headphone connector (which is a major oversight on this tv! - it does however has an SPDIF output)
    Glossy screen surface may be issue in some installations due to reflection

    So if you're on the lookout for a high quality, affordable large screen tv for the bedroom room, or kids room or toilet even perhaps, then you cannot go past this tv..

    (disclaimer: by large screen I imply 32" compared to 24" or 23" at similar prices, although I know some ozbarginers will not get out of bed/click on a sale unless the tv is at least 50" or bigger!)

    • SteveAndBelle on 02/02/2013 - 09:01

      Nice review. I bought one of the DSE branded 32" LED LCDs a year ago for only a little bit more than this and also wasn't expecting much but yeah I really can't fault it either. Obviously can't be compared to a big, juicy Sammy or other brand with all their bells and whistles but amazing value and I'd have no problems recommending them or buying another. They work well as computer monitors too!

      • shaybisc on 02/02/2013 - 12:24

        "They work well as computer monitors too!"

        Are you absolutely sure? Any reason why it won't be a decent computer monitor?

        I'm on the lookout for a monitor.

        • bigpallooka on 02/02/2013 - 13:53
          +2

          I'm using a very good Samsung LCD 32" TV as a monitor but also have 2 x Dell 27" Ultrasharp monitors on another computer as well as a 40" HD LCD on HTPC. I can say unequivocally that the Dell monitors are far superior for reading and I use the others only for video and casual web browsing. If you want to use your monitor for a lot of reading or business type work I recommend a good monitor over a tv. Your eyes will thank you. For more casual use a TV can be a good dual purpose option.

        • digitalaxon on 02/02/2013 - 18:51

          When initially performing a pixel check (using DPT) by connecting the tv to my pc I noticed that the image quality is not really ideal as a computer monitor… For gaming it's suitable and I played a bit of blur just to see what a game would be like, but for reading text, it's far too harsh on the eyes… I agree with bigallooka's statement about your eyes will thank you if you use a good monitor for reading or business type work.

          Also worth keeping in mind that 32" screen at 1080P resolution close up like a pc monitor has rather large pixels which can make text appear blocky.

    • ninjutsu on 02/02/2013 - 10:56

      I would also agree with this, quality is decent and if your like me and dont have a huge collection of 1080 BD then it should suit your most basic requirements until you save enough for that 4k resolution model..

      • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2013 - 12:33

        What are you talking about? It's better to watch your media on native resolution than on a different resolution even on higher resolution… 4k at this point in time is basically for gaming when the computer actually outputs to that resolution, not for TVs unless of course you're planning on making a gaming room or something.

    • mskram on 02/02/2013 - 11:28

      Grade A panel doesn't mean it is great. The best grade is A+, followed by A. So really, by saying A panel they are using a lower quality panel. If I remember rightly it's based upon where it's cut from the larger production sheet, with those in the centre less likely to have faults and therefore A+. Though I could be getting that last part confused with graphics cards

    • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2013 - 13:58

      u checked every pixel? nawce

      • bargaino on 02/02/2013 - 18:04
        +2

        you just plug into a PC with a set of test pattern JPEGs.
        Any defects are then immediately obvious.

        HOWEVER I strongly not recommend this. You can watch TV for years, blissfully unaware of a dead pixel, and then see it every day after knowing it is there.

      • digitalaxon on 02/02/2013 - 18:57
        +1

        Yes - standard policy of mine and only takes a few minutes :) run a small windows app called dead pixel tester (DPT) and cycle through red, green, blue, black and white screens and visually scan the display for unlit (or stuck) subpixels…

        For TV's I'm not as fussy ( my older sharp LCD tv has 2-3 dead pixels and from normal viewing distance you cannot see them) - for a pc monitor I expect no dead/stuck pixels.

  • furythree on 02/02/2013 - 08:39

    watsv24p
    This tv is 50/60hz right

    • digitalaxon on 02/02/2013 - 08:59

      If a set is 24P and the source is 24P (ie bluray) then it means the tv can play back the content at the same frame rate that it was shot in (24 frames per second progressively (the P in the 24)..

      For most people its not really an issue, and yes, for $200 one shouldn't expect much but I threw it in there in the event someone was wondering if it supports 24P mode.

  • MaMan on 02/02/2013 - 08:53

    My experience with this TV sucks. I purchased back in early Dec when last on a Managers Special and unit was dead. I have been getting the run around with DSE ever since and still have not received a working TV nearly 2 months post purchase. Supposedly will be shipped (that was 2 weeks ago) and when I ask for a tracking No all I get is that they will email me when sent. Admittedly my experience is probably an exception to the rule but just putting it out there that you get what you pay for.

    • unity1 on 02/02/2013 - 09:41

      I got mine and it was missing some screws to attach the stand to the TV. Took them 2 weeks to get me the screws but I have been happy since then

      • furythree on 02/02/2013 - 15:04
        -7

        ever heard of bunnings

        • unity1 on 02/02/2013 - 15:39

          Yes, tried them and masters and jaycar and no one had them. I had no other option but to contact DS and get them to order them in for me.

        • kolorijo on 03/02/2013 - 15:49
          +1

          mate, I would expect to have all the screws when you are buying a new tv and not to have to go to bunnings to get some

    • chyawala on 02/02/2013 - 10:41
      +1

      Deano that sounds like you are being mistreated as a customer, and the best way to resolve it would be to contact Fair Trading.

      • MaMan on 02/02/2013 - 11:36

        Thanks and good advice. I did not even think of that. I have called their 1300 number and even spoke to a supervisor. Luck for me that I wrote down the names of people I spoke to and dates I called. Thanks again.

    • Grish on 02/02/2013 - 10:49
      +3

      Did you turn it on? In the reviews section lots of ppl struggled to find the on switch…

      • MaMan on 02/02/2013 - 11:34

        Yep I am aware of the switch under the right hand side of the screen and there is also another button on the side of the unit. The TV I was sent simply did not power up. I did the trouble shooting thing when I call DSE to inform them.

        • altomic on 02/02/2013 - 12:28
          -1

          so it's not so much the specs of the TV which is the issue. it's more of a case of the tv is r**ted and so is DSE's customer service.

        • MaMan on 02/02/2013 - 12:39

          Yep spot on

        • tonyjzx on 02/02/2013 - 13:17
          -3

          ozbb sympathises with your situation but this experience has no bearing in the quality of the tv itself

        • MaMan on 02/02/2013 - 14:01
          +1

          It arrived dead…….FFS

        • mskram on 02/02/2013 - 14:09
          +1

          Except that the one he got didn't work out of the box.,which is not what I would call good quality. And if it's been hard for him to get a replacement then that also is of concern.

        • MaMan on 02/02/2013 - 14:44

          Don't feed the troll!!

        • tonyjzx on 02/02/2013 - 14:52

          the problem i have with this experience is its like saying I went for a drive in a BMW, it didnt start and the dealer was crap so therefore…

          every company will experience a dead out of the box situation, even apple, even sony

          its why there's a DOA warranty

          we all know DSE is staffed by people who are really inexperienced salesfolk… expect a low quality of service

        • bigpallooka on 02/02/2013 - 15:04

          You are totally correct tonyjzx just not very diplomatic. On the other hand Dean04 and mskram aren't wrong either. Maybe your just one of those people who like poking people in the chest to get your point across? Anyway, it doesn't take much (or anything really) to get voted into troll territory here as you know :D

    • unifex on 02/02/2013 - 15:03
      +1

      known "issue" issue with this tv is the power switch. Its hidden at the bottom. Heaps of them were sent back being dead and it turned out that they were switched off.

      Not saying that you got done by this just pointing it out.

      • ZRXS12 on 02/02/2013 - 16:27
        +1

        "Yep I am aware of the switch under the right hand side of the screen and there is also another button on the side of the unit. The TV I was sent simply did not power up. I did the trouble shooting thing when I call DSE to inform them."

        Pays to read first.

    • digitalaxon on 02/02/2013 - 19:06
      +2

      Its unfortunate your experience with this tv has been so negative… DSE customer service seems a hit and miss affair… I once ordered a bluray player, waited 3 months, called them up asking 'where is it?' was told 'oh we had some stock left but discovered it was faulty so none were sent out'. I was then asked if I would be happy with a sony bluray player instead and they will give me a discount on the price so its the same as what I paid for the non-delivered version.. Guy on the phone was courteous and the issue was resolved quickly and 2 days later my bluray player arrived…

      It does still surprise me in this day and age they do not have alerts in their system that flag orders as 'undelivered and it takes a customer to call up weeks later to chase it up…

      Perhaps a DSE upper management person potentially reading this thread can take note: put in automatic triggers to deal with customer issues - if a customer has an DOA tv, and the issue is not resolved with say 3 weeks generate and escalate the issue to someone higher up.. As a fellow ozbargainer I take notes what other ozbargainers say and a bad comment has a way of being seen by 100s of people that changes a publics perception of a company both in goods and customer service..

      </rant>

  • bargdebarg on 02/02/2013 - 09:10
    +1

    Would this TV be any good for watching football ?

    • Windows7forever on 02/02/2013 - 09:42
      +2

      No TV is good for watching sport.

    • cmdwedge on 02/02/2013 - 09:49
      +5

      Not sure why you'd be negged for asking! Some TVs certainly do fast motion (like the footy) better than others. A fair ask!

      • bargdebarg on 02/02/2013 - 11:12
        +1

        Yes - that's what I was getting at. My Dad is looking for a 2nd TV for footy when Mum kicks him out of the lounge room. However, he is really picky about motion blur.

        • zelda707 on 02/02/2013 - 11:33
          +3

          if he's really picky about motion blur get an old CRT TV!!

  • dukeman on 02/02/2013 - 09:35
    +1

    Can any owners confirm whether this tv will play mkv's/avi"s from usb sticks ?

    • pistachio1 on 02/02/2013 - 12:56

      I've got the tv in my bedroom. It'll play avi no worries but that's about it, definitely not mkv or mp4 :-(

  • WatchNerd on 02/02/2013 - 09:53
    +4

    This might interest some of you -
    Soniq REFURBISHED 42" LCD TV SRP $335 Delivered[Factory Scoop]
    Full HD 42" LCD TV PVR and multimedia content play,2 HDMI.
    http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/plasma-lcd-tvs/lcd%20tv/soniq…
    Think this is the model - http://www.soniq.com.au/index.php/LCD-TV-s/L42V11A/flypage.t…

    • G Wok on 02/02/2013 - 10:56

      Hi great find with the soniq TV

      I'm looking for a cheap 40-42" TV for my apartment

      Quick question - anyone had any experience in buying the JB hifi refurbished TV's? Any problems? will they let u know the original issue with it?

      I bought a sanyo 40" for my mum for 330 a while back from DSE, I wonder if soniq's ever hit that price. Is soniq better than the DSE brands? Probably all much the same

    • Windows7forever on 03/02/2013 - 11:15

      You can buy them for $400(we bought one of the same TV). So you are only saving $65 off the RRP for a TV that could have been raped and abused in its hey-day.

  • ntmango on 02/02/2013 - 10:13
    +4

    Apparently there's a small switch/button somewhere that is like a master ON/OFF switch which people do not realise so they think its DOA.

    • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2013 - 11:33

      Correct, bottom right hand corner on the back if you were looking front on.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2013 - 11:32
    +1

    TV is basically the same as the DSE branded one they were selling about a year ago but with updated firmware (you can do it via USB). TV can play some MKVs with h264 compression but has trouble with ones that have Dolby audio and won't play. Has no problems with other videos or movies etc.

    • dukeman on 02/02/2013 - 11:55

      Thanks storyteller. Just pulled the trigger on one..Can I ask you where you got this updated firmware from ?

      • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2013 - 12:02

        I'm not where to get it, it just had the option to do it via USB in the menu :)

        • dukeman on 02/02/2013 - 12:11

          Cheers mate.. I'll have a look for it when it arrives the next couple of days. Just seems a liitle strange the updated firmware doesn"t come pre-installed ?

        • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2013 - 13:00

          I think it is, it's just for future updates

  • cornucopia on 02/02/2013 - 11:36

    Got one. Good find. Ta!!

  • DEvok on 02/02/2013 - 11:47
    +1

    Top quality tv! Well for the price of course! Tho have a samsung my self, for under $200 just can't go wrong, also using dicksmith gift cards $90+$90-5% staff discount card, bargain!

  • sillyhead on 02/02/2013 - 12:03
    +1

    Yeah i bought this last time and its a great tv for the price. PQ is Way better than the aldi ones. Mind you, It dosent play mkv or h264 but at this price point and a fair bit above, nothing does. It also dosent have discrete inputs for say using it with logitech remote. But other than that I really like ours. Hooked it to WDTV live and for $250 all up have a sweet setup for spare room.

    • dukeman on 02/02/2013 - 12:13

      if you look a couple of post up storyteller has advised theres an updated firmware available which will allow it to play extra media formats.

      • tonyjzx on 02/02/2013 - 13:19

        read again

        there is no updated firmware

        there's just the provision in the menu for it

        • ZRXS12 on 02/02/2013 - 13:59

          Most TV's have this option.
          Will there ever be an update?
          Most likely not, unless you buy a decent brand name.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2013 - 12:09

    The Surge Interceptor 8-Way Surge Board at $19 is available for Click and Collect, unlike previous deals this month which were online only. Looks to be a bug based on the item description given.

  • bluebluebird on 02/02/2013 - 12:10

    Will this work well as a computer monitor hook up as secondary monitor to a laptop?

  • Arcticfox on 02/02/2013 - 12:15
    +1

    How is the inbuilt TV tuner on this unit?

    My experience with the cheaper units has always been very bad :-(

    I can plug a set of rabbit ears into my sammy and it will pickup all TV stations no problem. On my cheaper set I can't pick up a single channel.

    • pistachio1 on 02/02/2013 - 13:01

      The tv tuner is pretty good. I've got the tv in my bedroom and I just have an aerial cord plugged into the back of the unit then blu-tacked the other end to the wall. Looks a bit dodgy on my bedroom wall but the tuner works great I pick up all channels flawlessly.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2013 - 12:25
    -8

    I should note this TV doesn't support MPEG4 TV playback so the High Definition digital channels won't work only that standard definition TV channels but that doesn't bother me I'm just warning others. I wouldn't watch movies on TV anyway too much ads. I don't really watch anything on TV because hey we've got the internet and 200GB a month from Telstra is cheaper than Foxtel by far and that includes the home phone.

    • bigpallooka on 02/02/2013 - 14:02

      Wow. That's important to know for some of us. Thanks

    • CVonC on 02/02/2013 - 14:18
      +3

      Wtf? Are you saying it's just an SD tuner??

      • tonyjzx on 02/02/2013 - 14:42
        +2

        i guarantee thats a load of crap

        you cant get HD channels on an FHD tv? really now?

        • Lazer on 02/02/2013 - 15:01
          +3

          All Australian DVB-T transmissions are MPEG2 Including HD so this tv shows all channels along with every other tv on the market

        • bigpallooka on 02/02/2013 - 15:22
          +1

          Thanks for clarifying that. Had me worried for a moment.

        • marquisite on 03/02/2013 - 19:02

          Even then, the 'specs' tab on the DSE site says: Freeview Compliant - Yes.

          As far as I know, part of the Freeview certification requires that the TV can decode MPEG4 signal. Some of the datacasting channels (such as TV 4ME) were encoding in MPEG4 briefly before changing down to MPEG2 encoding like all other channels, however.

  • shaybisc on 02/02/2013 - 12:39

    What is the energy consumption star rating? I can't find it anywhere. I know it is <80w.

    • darmz on 02/02/2013 - 19:16

      5 Star. At least that what is says on the box :)
      It's a great TV for the price, really surprised with the picture quality

  • nige0090 on 02/02/2013 - 15:07

    I did a Click & Collect on the $19 Surge Interceptor for pickup at the Chatswood Chase store. The manager there refused to honour the order reservation because "its an online product only", "he can't do it that price" and "the Click & Collect reservation had not been confirmed by the store". Not impressed.

    • endotherm on 02/02/2013 - 15:48
      +1

      One look at the website clearly shows two options under Availability: Home Delivery and Click & Collect. If DSE didn't want to provide Click & Collect on that item, they wouldn't have said that on the website. I think the manager is full of it and should be shown the error of his ways.

      • nige0090 on 02/02/2013 - 16:42
        -1

        He was unable to say of the T&Cs he was relying on to refuse the offer but he would not budge. I can't make a complaint to DSE until Monday when the head office is open again.

        • lynx on 02/02/2013 - 21:05

          i checked this morning and it did have the click and collect option but after some umming and arring i was able to get the tv with free delivery just now.

    • nubzy on 02/02/2013 - 23:31
      -1

      make a complaint, I cannot stand rude customer service.

    • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2013 - 01:41
      -1

      I'd report him whilst leaving your name and contact details asking for an apology from the store manager. See what happens, you might even get some form of amends.

  • King Tightarse on 02/02/2013 - 19:08

    BELKIN Kindle Folio $9.95 gets free shipping for some reason (or though not listed).
    Just grabbed one, thanks OP.

  • pwalia on 02/02/2013 - 21:25

    Thanks Op for posting the deal, just bought one.

  • ozyack on 02/02/2013 - 23:51

    This or this: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/91431 ?
    In other words, is it worth paying $70 more for a smart TV?

    • Agret on 03/02/2013 - 01:19

      The smart TV is only 720p resolution, this tv is 1080p. You are better off buying this tv and one of those android HDMI sticks to go with it.

      • ozyack on 03/02/2013 - 01:58

        It's actually 1080p, only internet content is 720p.

        • Agret on 03/02/2013 - 09:59
          +2

          No, Kogan updated their site with the real resoution. I have been watching this TV since its listing. Please check Kogan website for up to date specs. It can display 1080 content but it is downscales to 720 so not really that great. (Check the update at the top of the post on ozbargain too)

          Display

          Brightness: 300 cd/m²
          Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 30000:1
          Native Aspect Ratio: 16:9
          Panel Technology: LED
          Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.51075 x 0.1705
          Refresh Rate: 50/60 Hz
          Resolution: 1366 x 768
          Response Time: 5 ms
          Size: 32 "
          Supported Aspect Ratios: Panorama, 16:9, 4:3, Auto, Movie, Subtitle, Full View
          Supported Resolutions: 640x480 @ 60Hz, 800x600 @ 60/75Hz, 1024x768 @60/75Hz, 1280x1024 @ 60Hz, 1366x768 @ 60Hz
          Type: CMO Widescreen HD edge-lit TFT-LED
          Viewable Angle: 178° x 178°

        • ozyack on 03/02/2013 - 10:25

          Thanks mate, I didn't notice that update. Well it makes it easier to decide now!

    • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2013 - 01:39

      if by smart TV you mean internet browser why bother? phones/tablets seem much more able to do the job and you can watch whats on your tv while looking at a phone

      • ozyack on 03/02/2013 - 01:59

        I was kind of tempted to get youtube, movies, etc. on the big screen.

        • plasmapuff on 03/02/2013 - 09:22

          Most top end android phones these days have HDMI out if that helps…

      • Agret on 03/02/2013 - 10:00

        If you follow the link you would see the agora smart TV runs android so its possible to use XBMC or dice player to stream content from your PC as well as use YouTube and whatever other video sites support mobile (TV has built in WiFi)

  • Sevenofnine on 03/02/2013 - 04:35

    just got one… but took me a long time deciding on the optional extra 1 or 2 years warranty…
    $28 for one extra year warranty on a TV seem okie… is it worth it ?

    end up didn't select the the extra warranty.

    • Grish on 03/02/2013 - 10:06
      +2

      No, waste of money on a <$200 TV.

  • viviano on 03/02/2013 - 08:40

    Does this TV have multi-viewing PIP/POP functions?

  • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2013 - 12:48

    Anyone able to tell me how thick this tv is? or any sideviews of it.

    Edit: it's 20cm thick, couldn't find it on the specifications.

  • bargrin on 03/02/2013 - 13:04

    Whats their return policy, can ou return in store or must mail back at own cost?

  • Sven Nijs on 03/02/2013 - 13:10

    Ordered. Perfect timing as our main TV is acting up and will need warranty repair. The Viano will be sent to the bedroom after that…

  • urzu on 04/02/2013 - 14:27

    I ordered one around 2am, as it was still tagged as being 198. PayPal sent the payment confirmation but how long does it take dick smith to send any email? Haven't received anything from dick yet…

    • tzar on 04/02/2013 - 14:39

      I got mine 1 minute after paypal email came

      • urzu on 04/02/2013 - 15:06

        Can I ask at what time you ordered? I'm thinking it might be because I ordered too late at night?

        • tzar on 04/02/2013 - 15:11

          I jumped in early, ordered 12:15pm on saturday.. Did you register it with a DSE account? I can log in to their site and see order status etc

        • urzu on 04/02/2013 - 15:51

          Sadly, no, I didn't have an account at the time of the order :/ I wrote to support to see how things are going…

        • lynx on 04/02/2013 - 20:41

          I ordered mine.sat arvo just got email saying.its.been dispatched today. So maybe get it.tomorrow?

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